Review your classmates’ posts and respond.

· Share what you appreciated about their plan and suggest at least one additional way to build a relationship with that student.

· Do you think you and your chosen peer have similar or different teaching styles? Explain.

· Do you think you and your chosen peer could team teach? Explain.

PEERS POST:

 In your response, discuss how you will work to develop a relationship with this student.

I would develop a relationship with this student by first by saying good morning to her when she arrives to school. I feel by greeting her or any child in the classroom will make them feel wanted and more comfortable coming into the classroom.

Share at least three different strategies you will use to ensure you build a connection with your student.

One strategy I would do is to spend time with Olivia during free play. Show her some one-on-one time. The other strategy I would do is to have her mother come and spend time in the classroom with Olivia. To spend time with her and to see how her day go at school so she can do some of the actives at home with her. I would make her a feeling chart so she can let me know how she is feeling at the time. It will help her express herself.

Explain why you think each of your strategies will make a positive impact.

I believe working with Olivia during free time shows her she can be kind to other people and it with also show her she can use other way to express her feelings while she plays and be around her peers. Having her mother came and spend time in the classroom will show Olivia that her mom does care, and it show she do want to spend quality time with her. They are feeling chart will show her other ways to show how she is feeling at the time.

 Additionally, share at least two different suggestions/strategies that you will suggest to his/her parent(s) to further build this bond.

I would share some toy and actives she like to do while she’s at school so her mother would try them at home with her. Also, I would make her a feeling chart for home so her mom can work with her also.

Lastly, give an example from Rita Pierson’s TED Talk that will help you explain why you think it is so important to develop a relationship with every young child.

Every young child does not learn from people they don’t like. I feel like that is so true and that children can feel when they are not wanted. This was a great video to watch.  

-Lateshia

MY POST:

There can be no significant learning without a meaningful connection. Some individuals believe that you either have or cannot form a relationship. Therefore, the student of my choice is Jose. The first strategy I will use to ensure I build a connection with my student is to keep the lines of communication open (Pierson, 2013). Apart from getting to know my student, I should stay in touch with him throughout the semester or school year. By scheduling one-on-one sessions with Jose to check in on a regular basis, I will be able to improve the classroom's accessibility for everyone constantly. Jose might discuss whether or not he felt a part of the classroom culture. The other strategy is allowing Jose some leeway and flexibility. Because the essential lessons are typically gained through a student's personal experiences, allowing Jose some autonomy in the course increases more engagement with the material. I should also let Jose read and deliver his resources related to the core lesson to approach the subject from his point of view.

 The last strategy is to recognize and value Jose as a student. Jose must also value and appreciate his various backgrounds and those of his peers. Learning how to discuss other cultures respectfully is critical for success in life beyond the classroom. I would suggest that his parents build their bond by playing games with their son. Play is crucial to a child's growth. The power of play can help young children acquire a variety of skills. It can enhance Jose's language skills, emotions, creativity, and social abilities, in addition to being fun and helping them develop their bond with their child. They must also be available (Cavanaugh, 2013). They need to set aside time to speak with their child without interruptions; even 20 minutes per day can make a significant difference in developing excellent communication habits. An example from Rita Pierson's TED Talk that will help me explain why I think it is so essential to create a relationship with every young child is that one should just add a few simple things, such as wanting first to understand rather than be understood. Things as simple as apologizing. Every child deserves a champion, someone who will never give up on them, recognizes the importance of connection and pushes them to be the best they can be.

References

Cavanaugh, S. A. (2013). Intercultural contact, communication apprehension, and social perspective taking. East Carolina University.

Pierson, R. (2013). Every kid needs a champion.